Hi all - We're well into a complete restoration of our 1948 Farmall Cug - Serial Number 21005.

I'm sure someone here knows how to tell if the clutch throw-out bearing is worn out. It is smooth but not flat as I would expect. I tried taking a photo of it but it does show the depression that's all the way around as you'd would expect Please

Thanks for the prompt reply with photos. The graphite portion is slightly thinner than what's shown in your photograph, but not by much. I think we're good to go as is - or as we're doing with so much of this tractor - Hey we've got it apart why not change it so it's new? I wonder?

Ken, There are aftermarket TO bearings that tend to quickly fail. They also need to be filled with a low temp grease so the grease can permeate the graphite and lube the face. A lot of guys soak them in oil before insertion. While you are in there, check and make sure the adjustment on the 3 fingers is correct and all the same. Welcome to the Forum.

You are most welcome, pvf. Just remember to grease the TOB. This is one instance where you want to use the cheapest grease. The graphite wicks the oil out of the grease, and the cheaper greases seem to work better.

Michael CummingsEddie - a 1959 International Lo-Boy named after my father in law, who who bought her new.